Mothers as first responders: The ‘Maa Arogya Mitra’ model set to transform Meerut’s health landscape
Meerut's "Maa Arogya Mitra" initiative empowers mothers to combat lifestyle diseases. Through "Mata Baithaks," women learn dietary changes and natural remedies, transforming kitchens into health hubs. This community-driven model, led by health officials, has achieved record screenings for blood pressure and diabetes, boosting ASHA worker incentives and setting a national precedent for home-based preventive care.
Meerut's "Maa Arogya Mitra" initiative empowers mothers to combat lifestyle diseases. Through "Mata Baithaks," women learn dietary changes and natural remedies, transforming kitchens into health hubs. This community-driven model, led by health officials, has achieved record screenings for blood pressure and diabetes, boosting ASHA worker incentives and setting a national precedent for home-based preventive care.
